E-N-C-Y-C-L-O-P-E-D-I-A!
By: Betty Glass
February 28th, 2007
The University Libraries now have a set of 15 online encyclopedias from Oxford University Press encompassing the fine arts, humanities, social sciences and the sciences.
Archive for February, 2007
Scientists gauge earthquake hazards through study of precariously balanced rocks
A seismological research team from the University is finding ways to make precariously balanced rocks talk. In so doing, they are unlocking valuable scientific information in assessing seismic hazards in areas throughout the West.
Teaching Tip: Eight ways to enhance your lectures
By: Barbara Millis
February 27th, 2007
At times information must be transmitted orally to a passive listening audience. But research has shown that after 10 to 20 minutes of continuous lecture, assimilation falls off rapidly.
Professional development opportunities for teaching faculty
By: Barbara Millis
February 26th, 2007
Two summer opportunities for professional development are available for academic faculty members or administrative faculty members who regularly teach.
Campus remains open … so far; call tomorrow for snow closure information
By: Jan Jones
February 26th, 2007
The Office of the President has instructed University faculty and staff to call 784-1110 to find out whether or not the Reno campus will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb. 27. Dial all seven digits, then press 4 for information on inclement weather.
Ombudsman candidate feedback sought
During the past two weeks, the Ombudsman Search Committee hosted four candidates for interviews. The committee will be reviewing the feedback from those who were able to interview each candidate but would also like to hear from those who were unable to join the sessions.
IT Update: Fallon server outage on Sunday
By: Jan Jones
February 26th, 2007
Please let your students know that the Fallon email server, run by the Nevada System of Higher Education, will be down this Sunday, Feb. 25, from 8 a.m. until noon. The Fallon server is the server that hosts all undergraduate student and most graduate student email accounts.
Bylaw vote deadline extended until Feb. 27
By: Guy Hoelzer
February 22nd, 2007
We have had some feedback about the ongoing vote on a possible change to the University bylaws regarding grievance procedures indicating that there is some confusion. In addition, we have received very few votes to date on this important aspect of the bylaws and the vote is scheduled to terminate tomorrow, Feb. 23.
Therefore, the executive board of the Faculty Senate has decided to extend the vote until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 27.
Journalism Week encourages journalists to think, invent, act; Feb. 28 - March 1
Journalism educators will convene ‘Think Invent Act – a conversation at the Reynolds School of Journalism,’ Feb. 28 – March 1 to discuss technology, ethics, and the future of journalism. This event is part of the inaugural Journalism Week, sponsored by the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation in association with The Fred W. Smith Ethics Seminar Series.
First comprehensive, campus-wide survey gauges faculty and staff views
Results are in from the first comprehensive, University-wide survey, conducted September 2006 to measure the views of faculty and staff.
“We received a mixture of responses that show we do a lot of things very well,” said Eric Herzik, political science professor and chairman of the team that created and administered the survey. “But, it also indicates areas in which performance should be improved, so this survey will help us implement strategies to address those particular areas.”
